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694 Synonyms MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

Synonyms are words with the same or a closely related meaning, but their usage, tone and grammatical form may differ. Questions require choosing the best equivalent for a word in isolation or in context, while avoiding near-synonyms that do not fit the sentence.

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Very hard
  • A. Destructive
  • B. Diverging
  • C. Influential
  • D. Disguised

Explanation: Seminal describes something that strongly influences later developments or initiates important ideas.

Correct answer: Influential
Moderate
  • A. lifeless
  • B. senseless
  • C. hopeless
  • D. faithless
  • E. None of These

Explanation: Inane means lacking sense, intelligence or significance, so senseless is the closest synonym.

Correct answer: senseless
Moderate
  • A. obscure
  • B. written
  • C. copied
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Cryptic describes language or a message that is mysterious and difficult to understand, making obscure the best synonym.

Correct answer: obscure
Very hard
  • A. Purpose
  • B. Quod
  • C. Objective
  • D. None of These

Explanation: “Gaol” is an alternative spelling of “jail,” and “quod” is an informal term for a prison.

Correct answer: Quod
Moderate
  • A. defeat
  • B. defend
  • C. destroy
  • D. counsel

Explanation: Admonish means to warn, reprimand, or advise someone firmly, so counsel is the closest option.

Correct answer: counsel
Hard
  • A. Loathe
  • B. Succulent
  • C. Abet
  • D. Unappetizing

Explanation: Luscious describes something delicious, juicy, or richly appealing, especially food; succulent has the closest meaning.

Correct answer: Succulent
Fairly easy
  • A. love
  • B. hate
  • C. prefer
  • D. admire

Explanation: Abhor means to detest or hate intensely. Love, prefer, and admire express positive feelings and are therefore not synonyms.

Correct answer: hate
Fairly easy
  • A. to be dipressed
  • B. Angry
  • C. worried
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Anxiety means a feeling of worry or uneasiness, so worried is the closest option. Angry describes irritation, not anxious concern.

Correct answer: worried
Easy
  • A. Level
  • B. Standing
  • C. Grade
  • D. Trash

Explanation: Garbage means waste or discarded material, so trash is its direct synonym. Level, standing, and grade refer to rank or degree.

Correct answer: Trash
Easy
  • A. Horror
  • B. Laughter
  • C. Smile
  • D. Judgement

Explanation: Fear is a feeling of alarm, and horror is an intense form of fear. Laughter and smile express amusement or happiness, while judgement is…

Correct answer: Horror
Easy
  • A. Happiness
  • B. Sorrow
  • C. Love
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Grief is deep sorrow, especially after a loss, so sorrow is the correct synonym. Happiness is its opposite rather than its equivalent.

Correct answer: Sorrow
Very hard
  • A. follow
  • B. intervene
  • C. urgent
  • D. imply

Explanation: To supervene means to occur or follow afterward, usually as a consequence of something.

Correct answer: follow
Very hard
  • A. antiquated
  • B. boorish
  • C. petty
  • D. strike

Explanation: Antediluvian literally refers to the time before the biblical Flood and commonly means extremely old-fashioned or outdated.

Correct answer: antiquated
Fairly easy
  • A. careless
  • B. turn
  • C. decide
  • D. want

Explanation: Negligent means failing to take proper care or showing carelessness. Therefore, careless is its direct synonym.

Correct answer: careless
Fairly easy
  • A. Prayer
  • B. violent
  • C. sacred
  • D. Loud

Explanation: Sacrosanct means regarded as sacred or too important to be interfered with. Sacred is therefore the direct synonym.

Correct answer: sacred
Moderate
  • A. Daydream
  • B. Palimpsest
  • C. Curio
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A reverie is a state of dreamy, pleasant contemplation, commonly called a daydream.

Correct answer: Daydream
Moderate
  • A. delirious
  • B. Gorgeous
  • C. luxurious
  • D. Hit

Explanation: Sumptuous means luxurious, rich, and splendid, especially in appearance or furnishings.

Correct answer: luxurious
Fairly easy
  • A. Merry
  • B. Dizzy
  • C. sleepy
  • D. revolting

Explanation: Jovial means cheerful, friendly, and good-humoured. Merry conveys the same cheerful quality.

Correct answer: Merry
Fairly easy
  • A. foretell
  • B. Prevent
  • C. Discover
  • D. None of these

Explanation: To predict is to say what is expected to happen in the future, so foretell is its direct synonym.

Correct answer: foretell
Moderate
  • A. disappointed
  • B. discourage
  • C. enthusiasm
  • D. hope

Explanation: Zest means energetic enthusiasm or keen enjoyment, so enthusiasm is the closest synonym.

Correct answer: enthusiasm